He explained that NFT is a token that could validate digital information using blockchain technology. This token is encryption that validates the existence of an artwork. This token is similar to a stamp in an offline setting. A document or other certificate is validated using a stamp, which is how NFT works on digital artwork. “Thus, NFT is a file or a resource that we stamped. After it is stamped, it is valid,” the Informatics faculty member of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA) UNS explained.

The validation process in NFT is performed by tokenized computers spread all over the world. The token applied on each file will differ, even though the work is similar or the same. Using Ghozali’s work as an example, the token applied for the picture Ghozali sells will be different from the token applied on Ghozali’s picture taken by other people who also tokenized the work. “That’s why it is unique,” Winarno added.

With the rapid technological development, Winarno mentioned that NFT has a bright future. Especially with the development of four-dimensional experiences in the digital world, which could enable people to enjoy mountain or other outdoor experiences without actually going out. NFT plays a significant role in this Metaworld or Metaverse development because all transactions regarding the equipment and other components of the new world will be done through NFT or cryptocurrency.

However, NFT also faces numerous challenges, most significantly in the fluctuating nature of the technology because it uses Ethereum cryptocurrency in its transactions. Cryptocurrencies, in general, have a volatile exchange that could flip in a matter of hours. This characteristic serves as the basis for many religious bodies, such as the Ulema Board of Indonesia (MUI) and Muhammadiyah, to rule its trading as haram because its fluctuation could lead to speculative acts similar to gambling. NFT also opens the possibility to be used as a money-laundering tool because users could make transactions using the alternate identity. Therefore, the Universitas Gadjah Mada graduate encouraged the government to anticipate this negative side as early as possible.

Aside from the prospect and challenges in the new technology, Winarno asked the community to be wise in following the new technology trend. He suggested that people consider their skills and knowledge before participating in the new trend. “With adequate skills and knowledge to measure the future effect, it is okay to get involved. But we need to ensure the benefits and disadvantages. If we are lack ability, knowing about NFT is enough,” he concluded. Humas UNS

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In Rumah KIP-K Universitas Siliwangi, Fathul Nisa submitted a work titled “New Phase of Technoculture,” where she shared her idea on the new culture in technology use amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The information on the affecting factors, including economy, education, and innovation, was presented in a colorful and detailed poster which brought Nisa to be announced as 1st winner on Sunday (7/11/2021).

Her earlier achievement in Pekan Raya FKIP Unsri was announced on Monday (18/10/2021) and granted 1st prize for Nisa’s work in new normal adaptation at the educational institution, which tells the tale of learning adjustment from face-to-face meetings to online meetings after the pandemic started. The adoption of technology in the learning system could help students in absorbing materials while demanding students to adjust to the current changes.

These competitions are a break for Nisa from her university activities because she loves to design, and she thinks that her skills would have a vital role in supporting her future career. Her achievements also brought pride for UNS at the national level, and Nisa hoped that she could continue achieving similar achievements in the future.

“What makes me happier is to bring the name of program and university in the competition, I hope, in the future, I could continue participating in many competitions and reaching achievements to bring pride for Informatics Engineering and UNS,” Nisa stated on Tuesday (9/11/2021). Humas UNS

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Faculty Members in Applied Informatics Research Group (RG) with Hartatik, S.Si., M.Si., Abdul Aziz, M.Cs., and Nurul Firdaus, M.Info.Tech., as members implemented research and community service program in 2021 that focuses on the digitalization of rural tourism. As an implementation of Tri Dharma, the program that aims to promote the great natural tourism potential in Watu Gambir was implemented under a collaboration with Karang Village Chief, Dwi Purwoto, S.E., and the Head of Tourism, Youth, and Sports Office Karanganyar District, Drs. Titis Sri Jawoto.

The local governments support the promotion efforts through Smart Village we application, the creation of video profiles, and social media. Students of Diploma Program (D-3) in Informatics Engineering were also involved in the program: A. Niko P., Windhi Nur Safitri, and Hafidh An Naafi Suratno.

The “Go wisata” web page is projected to facilitate the local community to promote their tourism destination digitally. Visitors will also be assisted in finding the location and information on points of interest in Watu Gambir rural tourism such as flower garden, lake, reserve camping ground, river tubing, lodging, restaurants, and boats.

The developed application also empowers local people who own hotels or culinary businesses to promote their business. The Tourism Office involvement is also expected to hold the digitalization process in the rural tourism destination. “Go Wisata” Application is an implementation and development of fundamental research, “Go-Payment,” as an effort to improve the tourism industry amid the digital payment era.

“Using this application, we hope to bridge one another and bring benefits for the Diploma Program (D-3) in Informatics Engineering UNS, village apparatus, local community, and tourist of Watu Gambir, continue to develop my village, visit wisatagambir.com, and empower our village. Salam bergerak,” Hartatik stated. Humas UNS

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